The works will be carried out along the entire stretch of La Rambla, from Portal de Santa Madrona Street to Plaça de Catalunya. This has allowed the duration of the works to be reduced, compared to the time that would have been necessary if the work had been carried out in sections.

It is important to note that during the entire period of the works, the Rambla will only have one direction of traffic going uphill, from Colom to Plaça de Catalunya, that is, towards the mountain.

There will be no traffic going towards the sea, that is, from Plaça de Catalunya to Colom, which is expected to be done via Via Laietana.

The works are divided into three phases of execution:

PHASE 1. Works on the road and pavement on the Besòs side (the one facing the Gothic Quarter). During this phase, which will last approximately ten months, vehicles will only circulate uphill, towards Plaça de Catalunya, on the road that leads to the Raval neighborhood.

PHASE 2. Works on the road and pavement on the Llobregat side (the one that leads to the Raval side). This phase will also last ten months. Vehicle circulation will be carried out on the uphill road, towards Plaça de Catalunya, which will have been completed in the previous phase (the Gothic section).

PHASE 3. Works on the central boot of La Rambla for approximately twelve months. The central boot will be worked on in halves (half Raval and half Gothic alternately) in order to always guarantee the flow of pedestrians along the central promenade.

There are two companies that have been awarded the contract to carry out the work, one of which is assigned to the area that goes from Portal de Santa Madrona Street to, approximately, the height of the Liceu Theatre and the other, from this point to Plaça de Catalunya.

This is a very significant work, in a very emblematic space of the city, which will inevitably cause inconvenience to the local community, traders, pedestrians and citizens in general. Barcelona City Council will work at all times to minimise and reduce this inconvenience whenever possible.

As the work progresses, spaces will be freed up and opened up.

Access to homes and shops on La Rambla will be fully guaranteed

• The fords may suffer occasional closures that will be duly informed.
• Loading and unloading will be restricted to spaces set aside for this purpose.
• Vehicle traffic on La Rambla will be restricted to a single direction of traffic (ascending), in general. The necessary itineraries to reach specific locations will be announced.
• There are impacts on bus lines.
• The Liceu metro stop will not be affected by the works and the service will remain operational.

Archaeological findings in the redevelopment of La Rambla

The works, which are progressing at a good pace, have incorporated a rigorous archaeological control process that has allowed the recovery of relevant information about the historical configuration of the city.

During the earthworks, structures of great heritage value have been located, such as sections of the medieval wall, remains of towers of the Portal de la Ferrissa, pillars linked to the old Cannon Foundry and elements of the city's defensive system. These findings, supervised by the Barcelona Archaeology Service and the Cultural Heritage Service of the Generalitat, have required exhaustive documentation and, in some cases, an extension of the excavation levels to guarantee their correct interpretation and conservation.

This context has prompted an adaptation of the calendar to make heritage preservation compatible with the progress of the reform. On November 17, urban development work will begin in various areas of the central section of the promenade, while archaeological work will continue at specific points. The rest of the central areas will begin in February 2026, with an overall completion date of February 2027.

With this planning, the City Council guarantees the protection of the historical legacy and compliance with deadlines, minimizing the impact on the commercial and neighbourhood fabric. La Rambla is moving towards a new stage: a safer, greener and more accessible space, which preserves memory and reinforces its civic function.